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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,788.41, 584,211.72 and 189,809.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,788.41, 584,211.72 and 189,809.13 is: 284,484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,788.41 : 584,211.72 = 189,809.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,788.41/584,211.72 = 189,809.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,788.41x = 584,211.72 × 189,809.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,788.41x = 110,888,718,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,888,718,309.00/389,788.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,484.39

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